April 2004

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CHURCH SERVICES

Holy Communion unless marked. M = matins. E = evensong.

WEEKDAY SERVICES

HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday, 4th April Group Service at Erpingham at 10.00
Tuesday, 6th April 7.30pm at Calthorpe Stations of the Cross
Wednesday, 7th April 9.15am at Ingworth Holy Communion

Maundy Thursday, 8th April 11.00am at Norwich Cathedral Chrism Eucharist
(open to all - lifts available)
7.30pm at Erpingham Liturgy of the Last Supper and Watch at the Altar of Repose

Good Friday, 9th April 10.00am at Erpingham Devotional service
7.30pm at Aldborough Devotional service

Easter Eve, 10th April 12 noon at Erpingham Confessions
7.30pm at Calthorpe Liturgy of the Easter vigil

EASTER DAY: All services Holy Communion, see above for times

CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED. ALLELUIA!

The Rector will gladly bring Holy Communion to anyone who is housebound if asked.

Fr Brian Faulkner, The Rectory, School Road, Erpingham 01263 768073
email: brian-faulkner@lineone.net

FROM THE RECTOR
Enthusiasm, betrayal, death, resurrection: the events of Holy Week have it all. One week in the life of Christ, Palm Sunday to Easter, yet for those whose lives are bound to him in faith, these are vital days that engage with our own joys and pains and sense of purpose.
It is sometimes assumed that merely knowing the stories of religion is all that matters. I disagree. Knowing the story is just the beginning. It is in the living of it, day in, day out, that we taste its worth.
In the celebration of these days prepare to be challenged - we will not be disappointed.
Fr Brian

FROM THE REGISTERS
Baptism
At St Mary's Erpingham 7th March George Simon Coe
Funerals
At St Faith's Crematorium 20th February Marjorie King
5th March Jennie (Bunty) Stewart

GROUP SERVICE
Palm Sunday, 4th April, 10.00, at Erpingham
There will be no other act of worship in our six parish churches on this day.
(Advance notice: the next Group Service will be on WhitSunday, 30th May,
an open air service at 10.00 on Aldborough Green.)

TRAILBLAZERS All children, whether Trailblazers or not, will be welcome to join in activities at the Palm Sunday service at Erpingham.
CPAK (10 - 14s Group)
1st April - April Fools' Day - Silly Games evening in Aldborough Church Room! !
7.00 to 8.30
Anyone in this age group will be welcome

TAKE & READ - The Bishop of Norwich's Bible School
Workshops and lectures in Norwich Cathedral on Saturday 3rd April, 10.00-3.45.
There are 14 topics from which to choose if you book in advance, or take pot luck if you arrive on the day. Cost £5, including tea or coffee, but take your own packed lunch.
A day for gaining new insights into Biblical understanding.
Details from PCC Secretaries or Churchwardens.

ALBY CHURCH - Annual meeting
Tuesday 27th April, 7.30 , at Alby Old Rectory barn.

CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
Calling all box holders! Box opening on Wednesday 14th April, 11.00 - 1.00,
at John Brown's House on The Green, Aldborough.
Please join us for a coffee and a chat
(or leave your box during the previous week).
We look forward to seeing you all.

An invitation to CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
on Tuesday 27th April at 2.30
in Aldborough Church Room on the Green
The Speaker will be Captain Paul McDonough (Church Army) and his subject will be Asylum.
(Capt. McDonough is a chaplain and outreach worker to asylum seekers, refugees, migrant
workers and marginalised people in East Anglia.)
All are invited and will be welcome at this meeting - both men and women
Find out what the problems really are from someone with first-hand experience
For further information contact Pauline Hill (01263 768738)

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, KATETE, ZAMBIA
Items from a recent newsletter: The training schools have had a very good set of results with 100% passes in the nursing school and nearly 100% in midwifery. The HIV/AIDS clinics are in great demand. The water supply has been improved by sinking 2 more boreholes and installing new pumps; this will reduce wound infection rates. Upgrading of housing and wards is continuing. USPG aims to raise £39,600 this year.
This is Aldborough Church's Lent project - please give generously. Donations and any money collected should be given to Anne Bettany as soon as possible after Easter.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK this year will be 9th - 15th May, with lunch at the Rectory on the 15th from noon.

ALDBOROUGH GARDEN CLUB
All are welcome to the next meeting, on Thursday 15th April, at 7.30 in the Church Room.
Speaker: Mr Durrant - Flowers of the Alps.

ALDBOROUGH & THURGARTON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Meeting on Wednesday 21st April at 2.30 in the Church Room.
Speaker: Mrs P. Lond - Beautiful hats
Competition - A hat decoration

ALDBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL
Annual Parish meeting on Monday 5th April at 7.30 in the Community Centre.
All residents are invited to come to this meeting, to hear about Parish Council activities during the last year, to ask questions, to make suggestions or to bring things to Parish Council notice.
>From the last Parish Council:-
1. Children have been climbing young trees on the Green recently. This is dangerous to both children and trees. Parents need to make their children aware of the potential problems. There are plenty of large old trees in the woods!
2. Parking on the Green. The recent wet weather highlights this problem. Much damage has been caused because of either inconsiderate parking or regular parking on the wet ground. The Parish Council would welcome any ideas to improve parking facilities. One suggestion has been to make existing bays deeper and park 'nose in'. What do you think? Ideas to any councillor please.
3. The AGM of Parish Council will be on Monday 10th May.
4. Annual clean up around the Green - Saturday 24th April 9.00am

ALDBOROUGH COMMUNITY BUS will start operating a monthly trip to Wroxham on the second Wednesday of each month.
The service will begin on 14th April and depart from the Black Boys at 9.00am
Route will be via Banningham, Colby, Felmingham, Skeyton and Swanton Abbott, arriving in Wroxham at 10-00am. The return journey will depart from Wroxham at 12-00noon.

ALDBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE news
Plans of the proposed extension were discussed at the last meeting. These will provide new toilets and much needed storage space. Hopefully we will have more to report at our AGM on Thursday 6 May at 7.30, so please come along. May we remind readers that we have facilities for badminton, table tennis and snooker at reasonable rates? Ring 01263 761310 or 01263 768749 to book.
The next Dance Party for young people will be on Friday 23 April.
Taster sessions in the Community Centre have been arranged for:
Digital Photography - Saturday 3 April, 9.30 -1.30. This one is FREE !
Camera techniques, photoshop tricks - learn about digital imaging in a friendly environment.
For more information and to book, ring 01263 862317. (Places will be limited - don't delay!)
Egyptian (belly) Dancing - Saturday 22 May, 2.30 - 4.30. £5.50. For more information and to book, ring 01263 761310

ALDBOROUGH ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION
An enthusiastic start has been made to this new venture although at time of going to print we have yet to get our hands dirty! Plot-holders should, by now, be busy planning and planting. There are just a few plots remaining - ring 01263 768977 or 01263 761310 for more information.
Some members are new to the delights of "grow your own" and wonder if any readers have any old gardening books or tools which they would like to dispose of. If so, please contact Sarah Geere 768997, or Sue Metcalf 761310.

Raising money for Aldborough Allotments there will be another delicious
INDIAN MEAL in the Community Centre, Aldborough, on Sunday 4th April at 6.00. (Bar open).
Booking essential. Tel: Angie 761641

ALDBOROUGH CHURCH ROOM
Parking problems! These have been exacerbated by the wetness of the Green and by the increased use of the Church Room. Please remember the residents in that corner of the Green. Access to houses must be maintained - residents have to go in and out, they have to have turning space, there must be room for delivery vans, and for emergency vehicles.
Please be considerate in your parking.

ALDBOROUGH VILLAGE HISTORY SOCIETY had a highly entertaining evening with Keith Skipper, and enjoyed a superb meal cooked by Jean Halliday and her helpers. More fun events will be arranged from time to time - especially in winter!

CAR BOOT SALE ON ALDBOROUGH GREEN Saturday 15th May, 9.00 - 1.00 in aid of Aldborough Over 60s £4 for a pitch - phone 01263 768045 or 761452 ALBY CRAFTS GARDENS open for the National Garden Scheme Sunday 18th April, 11.00 - 5.00 Plant sale Home-made teas All proceeds to NGS Also an exhibition of steel sculptures by Jim Alston

ERPINGHAM with CALTHORPE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Meeting on Wednesday 28th April,at 7.30in the Village Hall
Sue & Michael Blackburn: Immigrant convict settlements

ERPINGHAM & CALTHORPE VILLAGE HALL
Following the AGM in March there is a new committee. Office holders are:-
Chairman: Mr Colin Hardingham
Lees Farm House, Dark Lane, Erpingham, NR11 7QT 01263 768784
Vice-chairman: The Revd Brian Faulkner
Secretary: Mrs L. Warner
Treasurer: Mrs M. Gotts
To book the Hall contact Mrs E. Faulkner,
The Rectory, School Road, Erpingham, NR11 7QX 01263 768073

200 CLUB - recent results
£150 £100 £50 - R.Rayner, Mr & Mrs A Wood, V.Alston
£10 £5
2-2-04 198 D.Clayton 14 R.Dancaster
9-2-04 114 E.Risius 169 H.H.Alston
16-2-04 147 L.Read 125 P.Walton
23-2-04 165 Mr & Mrs Warner 102 P.Wilcox

Now is your opportunity to join the 200 Club. There are a few spare numbers. If you already have a number, why not double your chances and purchase another? Only 25p per week
(plus a "one off" 10p joining fee), will give you the chance of winning £10 or £5 each week, and the BIG CHANCE of £150 or £100 or £50 every 20th week!! Ring me on 01263 768737 and I will put you in touch with one of our collectors.
Barrie John

TABLE TOP SALE
The table top sale in aid of the Erpingham Village Hall refurbishment fund raised nearly £200. Many thanks to all the stall holders, those who contributed goods to the village hall table, and especially to those who helped on the day. The money should go some way towards purchasing much needed safer lights in the hall. HB.

ERPINGHAM WITH CALTHORPE COMMUNITY PLAY AREA
Unfortunately the play area will not be ready for the official opening ceremony planned for 3rd April 2004. It is therefore being postponed until some time in May.
Please watch this space for the new date.>From the Editor's Postbag
Thanks:- Betty Faulkner would like to thank everyone so much, in Aldborough and beyond, for their kind 'get well' messages and hospital visits during her long drawn out illness, both last year and since Christmas. They were greatly appreciated.
More thanks:- Lynne and Ian Brown want to thank everyone for their kindness during and after their disastrous fire, and for all the offers of practical help.

THWAITE COMMON
Optimism was expressed in the January edition that a management plan for the common was to be put into action, possibly enabling grazing this summer. Unfortunately there is no further news.
In its report on the common, the Norfolk Wildlife Trust cites special features such as the orchids, springs, and "tufa" mound. It also says: "It would not be an exaggeration to state that this is one of the most diverse and interesting wild grasslands in North Norfolk, if not in the whole of Norfolk itself".
Even if many of us are aware of this, it is nice to see it written by an authority on the matter!
I know I am not the only one who is worried to watch the common deteriorate into an impenetrable wilderness for lack of grazing.
Anyone who is similarly concerned could address their enquiries to Graham Bull at the District Council offices. 01263 513811.

Walkers
With Spring in the air, crocuses and daffodils are bursting into flower, and there's excited activity in the bird world. At the same time the vigilant barn owl silently patrols the common - so lovely to watch. The mallards seem to be grouping in threes rather than pairs, and several have odd markings, not normal for either male or female. I wonder how common this phenomenon is and why it happens? Any ideas? A.M.

HALF WAY! And in 3rd place!
Matt Boreham passed the half way point on his row across the Atlantic on Monday 7th March! He also overtook the next solo boat, moving him into 3rd out of the solo boats and 8th overall.
Now he is on the homeward stretch with only (at time of sending this) 1305miles to go to the finish in Barbados. It has taken 7 weeks to get this far, and what a 7 weeks! Mid February Matt's Grandpa died, aged 89 years, and Matt took this very hard, being so far away from everyone. He found it very upsetting being unable to help his Grandma and Mother at their time of loss, but also his own loss, as Matt and his Grandpa were very close and Matt will miss him badly.
This news came at a time of terrible weather in the Atlantic which blew all the rowers the wrong way and backwards and tested them all. Matt's mileage was low that week, but as the weather changed and he began recovering from the shock, his mileage began picking up, and he has rowed 60 miles a day at least 3 days since. Matt's cooker broke, and is not repairable, leaving him having to eat his freeze-dried food, which should be reconstituted with hot water, with cold water which he is leaving on deck for an hour and half to try to warm it (imagine making a pot noodle with cold water and you are close to what he is eating). He also hasn't been able to have a hot cup of tea or coffee, or warm water to wash in! One of his oars broke this week. He is carrying spares and it was not unexpected as the oar had gained a split and had been held together with tape for 4 weeks. There have been other small disasters, water got into a hatch and into snack bars and fudge bars, reducing his food. His short-wave radio (news from home on the World Service) also got water damage and is broken.. Every part of his body hurts (bottom included) and he now has only 4 painkillers left!
The weather has been huge waves and winds, with waves as big as houses all around him. Wildlife has been good though. There are whales right by the boat, swimming by the boat and jumping half a mile away, causing huge splashes. Flying fish are everywhere, and frequently fail to jump over the boat, hitting it or landing on it. They are often being chased by other fish which also end up hitting the boat. Birds, all that way from land, swooping round the boat. One spent all day flapping round Matt's head, cute to start with, but drove him nuts by the end of the day. There is a complete ecosystem under the boat, with fish of all shapes and sizes, and the other day sharks too. (I think there might be fewer fish now!)
Matt is expected to reach the finish sometime around the 11th April so there is still some time to go. Once again he would like to say thank you to all his friends and supporters, it means a lot and is a great help to know whilst he is rowing.
Ali Boreham (Matt's wife)

Very Advance notice!
Rave in the Nave 2004 at Ely Cathedral, Friday 16th July, 7.30pm to midnight
For 11-25 year old members of youth groups, youth clubs, uniformed organisations and their friends.
More info next month.

PATIENT and PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FORUMS
These are new organisations (they began in December) to give people a voice about local healthcare. There is a Forum for every NHS Trust and Primary Care Trust, but they function independently, being made up of local people who volunteer to become members. Forums channel the issues that are important to local communities and make recommendations to healthcare Trusts, who are then obliged to listen. Forums look at health and social care from the patient's perspective and may also consider issues that have an influence on health, e.g. environment, housing, unemployment, poverty.
Forums are keen for people to feel welcome to come to meetings and to become involved if they wish. These forums are for you to have your say. Phone the NVS Forum Support Organisation on 01603 774319 for dates of meetings or more information. Julie Colebrook is the Forum Facilitator for North Norfolk, and for Broadland.

Computer Courses
Closer to Home
for both complete beginners
and those with some IT skills
in Aldborough Church Room
on Wednesday evenings from 21st April
Learn for fun . . or for a qualification
Phone Adult Learner Services at
Paston College 01692 402334 ext 146
to reserve a place

No excuses allowed - Aldborough should soon be completely computer literate! Don't forget that public libraries have computers for use free of charge.

WOLTERTON PARK
Sunday 9th May. Organic Garden Day with Barker Organics.(£2)
Hall open, 1.00 - 4.00, for a 'Reminiscence Day' - old photographs, documents, all your memories. Hall £3 (free for past employees).

BEWARE of BOGUS CALLERS!
Anglian Water asks everyone to be wary of callers claiming to be from the water board.
All persons calling officially will be carrying an identity card. Chain your door before opening it, ask for the caller's identity number, take their card, and if you still have doubts ask them to wait outside while you ring FREE on 0800 145 145. Chain and check!

THANKS for donations recently received from readers in Aylsham and Aldborough
THE NEXT ISSUE Copy please by Easter Sunday, 11th April.
Don't let holiday excitements make you forget.
Editor: Ruth Bayes, Chesterfield House, The Green, Aldborough, Norwich NR11 7AA. 01263 768063.
bayesaldborough@supanet.com

HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY!